Marketing Coordinator - Cleveland, OH

Higley Construction; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – 100% Employee-Owned

25 days Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement

401k Contributions/Match

Life Insurance/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Family Leave

Paid Military Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Remote work up to 16 hours/week

Casual Friday Policy

Job summary

Higley Construction is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the Business Development team with content creation for proposals and marketing collateral. You will gather information from multiple departments, draft copy and graphics, and help manage submissions from kickoff through final delivery.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, and timely delivery, with opportunities to contribute to Higley’s brand and ESOP culture. Hybrid work is available with some remote hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; substituted with substantial construction industry experience
• 1–2 years in marketing, business writing, or graphic design is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFP/RFQ and bid submissions, organize proposal content in SharePoint
• Coordinate proposal process from kickoff to final submission, manage deadlines
• Create project interview and client introduction presentations with project team
• Draft proposal content and graphics; edit copy to convey Higley’s value
• Print, assemble, and deliver proposals and marketing collateral
• Develop marketing collateral to promote Higley Construction’s brand and values
• Support BD team with strategic marketing initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Marketing & Communications

Graphic design

Proposal content drafting

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About the Company – Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community & 100% Employee-Owned

Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business-a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings - we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place , delivering spaces that stand the test of time.

As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career - you're building ownership.

Position Overview:

The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director, Marketing & Communications, and is responsible for content creation utilized to develop winning proposals. This individual will help manage and coordinate submissions from kickoff through final delivery by gathering and organizing information from multiple departments while keeping pursuit teams aligned with internal deadlines and requirements. They will support pursuit teams throughout the proposal process by drafting and editing both copy and graphics. This individual will represent Higley Construction’s core values while supporting the company’s Business Development team in day-to-day Marketing and Communications efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with and create RFP, RFQ, Lump Sum Bid Submissions as well as organize and maintain a SharePoint library of proposal content.
• Coordinate the proposal process from kickoff through final submission, including establishing internal deadlines, scheduling and facilitating proposal reviews, interview preparation sessions, and other required meetings, communicating submission requirements, gathering input from multiple departments, tracking deliverables, and keeping the pursuit team on schedule.
• Create project interview and client introduction presentations in collaboration with the project team.
• Draft proposal content, including graphics and business writing content.
• Print, assemble, and deliver proposals and marketing collateral.
• Assist in developing and creating company marketing collateral while promoting Higley Construction’s brand and core values.
• Proactively contribute to the Business Development Department’s specific vision and strategy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for the core values, ethics, and integrity of Higley Construction.
• Project management skills with special attention to meeting deadlines, balancing multiple tasks at a time, and prioritizing deliverables.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Desire for long-term career growth.
• Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to recognize when to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to rally team members to complete internal deliverables.
• Strong communication skills with experience in conflict resolution, training, teaching, and presenting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe InDesign, is a plus.
• Experience with State and Federal A/E qualification forms is a plus.
• Experience drafting and editing industry-related RFQ/RFP proposal content and graphics is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. (may be substituted with substantial work experience in the commercial Construction or Architecture & Engineering industry)
• Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years of experience in marketing, business writing, graphic design, or a related field is beneficial.

Why Higley Construction?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Contributions/Match
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Short & Long TermDisability
• Years of Service Awards
• $1, 5 00 Referral Bonus
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
• Casual Friday Policy
• Cell Phone ReimbursementEnterprise/National Rental Benefits

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Cleveland, OH this ranges from $52,000 - $ 68,120 plus benefits and retirement program .

Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement

As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required . This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It primarily involves working at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Frequent use of hands and fingers is required for typing, writing, and handling documents or office tools. Repetitive hand and wrist motions are common during computer and data entry tasks. Effective communication is essential, including in-person, phone, and digital interactions. This role may occasionally require lifting or moving office materials or small equipment up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or remote/home-based setting, with quiet to moderate noise levels. There may also be occasional visits to construction sites, where exposure to outdoor environmental factors may occur.

This list of job requirements is subject to change at any time due to the needs of the business.

Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Higley Construction is strongly committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination for all employees and candidates. It is the policy and practice that Higley Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability, physical and mental ability, genetic information, service in the military, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Higley Construction participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States of America.